Two statements are given, followed by three conclusions numbered I, II and III. Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follows(s) from the statements. Statements: All computers are instruments. Some machines are computers. Conclusion: I All instruments are computers. II Some machines are instruments. III Some instruments are machines.
Two statements are given, followed by three conclusions numbered I, II and III. Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follows(s) from the statements. Statements: All computers are instruments. Some machines are computers. Conclusion: I All instruments are computers. II Some machines are instruments. III Some instruments are machines. Correct Answer Only conclusions II and III follow
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I. All instruments are computers. → False as this is possible but not definite.
II. Some machines are instruments. → True (Some machines are computers and All computers are instruments)
III. Some instruments are machines. → True (Some machines are computers and All computers are instruments)
Hence, the correct answer is Only conclusions II and III follow.